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- CCatherineAustin •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoBone marrow tacos are a must! Ambience was great and so were drinks, but food was nothing specialMore infoPowder RoomPrice: Expensive• Speakeasy• Downtown•4.6
- NNicolevipAustin •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoRed Ash is such a special place to dine. The food is incredible and our waiter Brandy really made it a fun and enjoyable evening. We laughed and ate the most delicious food. We will definitely be back and asking if we could sit in Brandy’s section again as she really made our anniversary date night feel truly special!More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- EEdieAustin •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe decided to try the senior menu and it was great! The only thing I would suggest is a lighter touch on the salad dressing.More infoPerry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.8
- JjosephNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoSuch a. Good restaurant. My husband and I went for brunch and got margaritas, the huevos rancheros and the pork tort-. The quality was great, taste was amazing and service was great. The $4 margaritas were also phenomenal. Only thing is I wish the guacamole wasn’t like $18- I understand I’m in downtown but that’s not something I’d pay for. Will definitely be back overall.More infoLa CondesaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown•4.5
- JJessicaCalifornia Central Coast •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat views of Lake. Great service and very attentive.loved the wine option and happy hour was a deal!More infoP6Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.5
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Austin offers the best of all worlds. Creatives love its vibrant arts scene and tolerant vibe. Entrepreneurs appreciate its tech-heavy graduate pool from the University of Texas at Austin and other local schools. Those looking for savory food options are just as happy with what the Texas capital city has to offer. A diverse range of international, fusion, and standard American fare satisfies every appetite. But the city is especially well-known for its variety of breakfast tacos, known as migas tacos. As part of the Texas Barbecue Belt, Austin is home to a mind-boggling number of BBQ joints. The city's Central Texas barbecue style, influenced by the European immigrants who settled here, involves show-stopping portions of pecan- or oak-smoked ribs and brisket.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Austin is Bull & Bowl
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Austin are The Well, The Peacock Mediterranean Grill and True Food Kitchen - Austin
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Austin are The Well, Emmer & Rye and The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Austin are The Royale Room, Blue Lacy and Standard Proof Whiskey Co. - The Tasting Room - Austin
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Austin are Room 725, The Royale Room and Standard Proof Whiskey Co. - The Tasting Room - Austin
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